Water educational path at the Eibenstock reservoir
- 1:05 h
- 3.96 km
- 100 m
- 100 m
- 536 m
- 580 m
- 44 m
- Start: hiking parking lot on B 283
- Destination: hiking parking lot on B 283
The water educational path is an approximately 4 km long themed route with two small circular paths on the Eibenstock and Schönheide sides of the reservoir. These two small loops are connected by the dam wall of the Schönheiderhammer preliminary reservoir, which can be crossed. From this impressive intermediate dam wall, you have beautiful views to the right and left over the water surfaces of the main reservoir and the preliminary reservoir. The educational path describes interesting facts about water, forest, and climate on numerous panels. Part of the path leads "over roots and stones" and should therefore be walked with appropriate footwear. The route is also suitable for strollers from Eibenstock, all the way over the preliminary dam to the Schönheide side if you stay on the asphalted section and also take it as the return route.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (28%)Gravel (60%)Trail (12%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- see: the route
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
- sturdy footwear, possibly trekking poles, binoculars
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting theredirectly on B 283 (between Eibenstock and Schönheide)Parkinghiking parking lot on B 283 between Eibenstock and Schönheide
Additional information
- Bathing and direct shore access prohibited! (Drinking water reservoir)
Author
Henry Pansch
Organization
Tourist-Service-Center Eibenstock
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- On the Schönheide side, it is recommended, after reaching an asphalted forest road, to take a small additional stretch (approx. 500 m) to the right "around the reservoir" uphill in the direction of Stützengrün. You will reach a magnificent viewpoint with a wide view down to the "Erzgebirge sea."
Safety guidelines
- sturdy footwear recommended
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